quasiinterestedly
Syllables
qua-si-in-ter-est-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪntərɪstɪdli/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
quasi- + interest + -edly
The word 'quasi-interestedly' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the 'est' syllable. It's formed from a Latin prefix, root, and English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that appears interested, but perhaps not genuinely so; with a superficial or feigned interest.
“He nodded quasi-interestedly, but his eyes betrayed his boredom.”
“She listened quasi-interestedly to the story, scrolling through her phone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('est').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. in — Closed syllable. ter — Closed syllable. est — Closed syllable, primary stress. ed — Closed syllable, suffix. ly — Open syllable, suffix
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can begin or end syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary (/kweɪzi/ or /kwɪzi/).
- Pronunciation of '-ed' suffix is dependent on preceding sound.
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